In a pile of coins, there are 7 quarters than nickels. if there is a total of 2.65 in coins, how many total coins are there? how many of each type of coin is in the pile?

In the pile there are 10 quarters and 3 nickels.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

Total amount of money  = $2.65

Let number of nickels be 'n'.

Also Let number of quarters be 'd'

Now we now that;

nickels 'n' =$0.05

Quarters 'q' = $0.25

So the equation can be framed as;

Now Given:

there are 7 more quarters than nickels.

So we can say that;

Now Substituting equation 2 in equation 1 we get;

Now Subtracting both side by 1.75 using subtraction property of equality we get;

Now Dividing both side by 0.3 using division property of Inequality we get;

Now Substituting the value of n in equation 2 we get;

Hence In the pile there are 10 quarters and 3 nickels.

answer: 12

step-by-step explanation:

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